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2024 Speakers

Listed below are previous Journey Narrative speakers from the Black Professional Network. They graciously shared their personal stories, journeys, passions, fears, successes, and the crucial individuals who played pivotal roles in supporting them on their path.
Lisa G. Williams

Lisa G. Williams

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Audio and video for Lisa's session is available upon request.
Charles Whitaker

Charles Whitaker

Dean and professor at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications

Audio and Video for Charles's session is available upon request.

Dr. Toni-Marie Montgomery

Dr. Toni-Marie Montgomery

Former Dean of the Bienen School of Music

Audio and Video for Dr. Montgomery's session is available upon request.

El Da'Sheon Nix

El Da'Sheon Nix

Director of Evanston Community Relations

Audio and Video for El Da'Sheon's session is available upon request.

Jarvis L. Broom

Jarvis L. Broom

Assistant Director of Student Life - Kellogg School of Management

Audio and Video for Jarvis's session is available upon request.

N. Charles Thomas

N. Charles Thomas

Senior Writer, Office of Alumni Relations and Development

Audio and Video for Charles's session is available upon request.

Roderick K. Hawkins

Roderick K. Hawkins

Associate Dean of External Affairs and Chief of Staff at the Northwestern University School of Communications

Audio and Video for Roderick's session is available upon request.

Toni Marie Montgomery

Toni Marie Montgomery

Senior Project Administrator - Student Finance

Audio and Video for Toni's session is available upon request.